Hampton, VA → Shreveport, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hampton to Shreveport

About 1,228 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 81 in Shreveport.

1,228 miroad distance
21 h 52 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,140–$7,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hampton, Virginia
To: Shreveport, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,228 miles (1,041 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 52 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 157 (88 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Hampton

Shreveport sits about 1,228 miles west of Hampton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,140 to $7,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 52 min.

On the Hampton side there are 157 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Shreveport (46 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Shreveport.

Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Shreveport about 175,902. Hampton is considerably denser (2,663 people per square mile versus 1,740), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hampton to Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,228 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,510	$3,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,080	$3,760	$4,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,140	$6,260	$7,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,220	$10,020	$12,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,300	$13,780	$16,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,710–$2,420

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,120–$3,110

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,140–$7,640

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hampton (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 121073
MC: 128699
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 169188
MC: 129470
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT: 537377
MC: 268065
Based in: Yorktown, VA 23692 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daltonkelly&sons INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2832635
MC: 5506
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 309-3837 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Virginia Beach I LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3786641
MC: 1357542
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green Fuel Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1408368
MC: 534483
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23505 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (757) 348-9515 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tidewater Moving And Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2929288
MC: 1077820
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (757) 282-6344 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 157 movers in Hampton

Near Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT: 329976
MC: 214531
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 531994
MC: 377432
Based in: Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4709194
MC: 78051792
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3017195
MC: 32377
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3172857
MC: 1345099
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2124241
MC: 826909
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6061387
MC: 56780556
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3412395
MC: 1702771
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Shreveport if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hampton to Shreveport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a three-bedroom and $11,300 to $16,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Hampton?

About 1,228 road miles (1,041 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Louisiana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hampton to Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,710 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,110. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Hampton–Shreveport corridor.